As disabled people, we are taught from a young age that those who are attracted to us are to be regarded with suspicion. Stella Young ageattractdisable Change image and share on social
I grew up in a very small country town in Victoria. I had a very normal, low-key kind of upbringing. I went to school, I hung out with my friends, I fought with my younger sisters. It was all very normal. Stella Young countryfightfriend share on social
On the whole, my life is and has been wonderful. Stella Young lifewonderful Change image and share on social
People get all up in arms when I describe myself as a crip because what they hear is the word 'cripple,' and they hear a word you're not allowed to say anymore. Stella Young allowanymorearm Change image and share on social
I am not a snowflake. I am not a sweet, infantilising symbol of fragility and life. I am a strong, fierce, flawed adult woman. I plan to remain that way, in life and in death. Stella Young adultdeathfierce Change image and share on social
Doctors are not fortune tellers, and neither am I. Having lived with disability since birth does not afford me immunity from illness. Stella Young affordbirthdisability Change image and share on social
Even those among us who are lucky enough to love our jobs would have to admit that at least part of the reason we work is to earn money. In between all this work, we like to eat out at restaurants, go on trips, buy nice things, not to mention pay rent and meet the cost of living. Stella Young admitbuycost share on social
Death is not treatment, even if it's medically facilitated. Stella Young deathfacilitatemedically Change image and share on social
Personally, I like a generous side of wheelchair access with my cities. Stella Young accesscitygenerous Change image and share on social
In many ways, I'm incredibly lucky to have been born with my impairment and that it's visible. It means my path has been predictable. Stella Young bearimpairmentincredibly Change image and share on social
